“A prolonged conflict would have posed serious risks, prompting China to become more involved in de-escalation efforts. China’s economy is in no position to weather a global recession with ease. Persistently weak domestic demand means that exports remain essential for absorbing industrial output, sustaining economic growth, and supporting employment. A decline in external demand, combined with disruptions in access to key industrial and agricultural inputs, could therefore undermine a critical pillar of the economy.”
Andrea Ghiselli (T.wai & University of Exeter) and Courtney J. Fung (Lowy Institute) are authors of the article “Iran crisis puts China’s UN diplomacy to the test” for The Interpreter.
Research Fellow
Andrea Ghiselli is a non-resident Research Fellow at T.wai, and serves as the Head of Research of the ChinaMed Project. He is also a Lecturer in International Politics at the University of Exeter.
“A prolonged conflict would have posed serious risks, prompting China to become more involved in de-escalation efforts. China’s economy is in no position to... Read More
